Fall is here...

Despite only working part-time, I haven't made more time to keep this site updated. It seems to take us a while to move pictures from the camera to the the computer in order to post. I have decided to just post a bunch a photos with some descriptions so that you can see how our little girl is growing. Next post I hope to have some videos.

Feeding goats her goldfish at Halloween themed Grant's Farm.

Enjoying Pumpkinland at Theis Farm in Creve Coeur.

Halloween Bee

Playing with Daddy.

Watching Yo Gabba Gabba in her cheerleader stance with hands behind her back.

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That's Logistics!

UPS has a new commercial that explains logistics. I find this very cute and a great way to explain what Greg does at A-B. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKjm43_K-tY

Delaney's Photo Shoot

I am very late in posting these, they were taken at the beginning of July. Again, Katie did a great job.

http://kgauthierphotography.myshowit.com/delaney1year/index.html

Matryoshka adventure

I recently traveled to Belgium for business where I met my counterparts from Russia. They gave me a few gifts because I had helped them before the trip. Delaney had a chance to play with one of the gifts. There's much more video of her figuring it all out but here are some highlights.

Lazy Sunday morning for Delaney's first steps

Greg and I had seen Delaney take one to three steps prior to the day filmed below, but never enough to really count as walking. On this particular Sunday in July we were relaxing in the morning - still in our PJs - and Delaney walked across the room. We grabbed the camera and posted a couple of the best. The third video also happened that morning. It isn't walking but still fun to watch.

Here is the first recorded steps with a little bit of the limp-leg crawl:


Here are few more steps to Daddy

And finally,
The Spinning Game

Vacation in May

We traveled to the Outer Banks (Duck) North Carolina the first week of May. It was Delaney's second trip on a plane and her 6th state visited outside of Missouri. We had a good time. Mostly relaxed - which Greg and I needed desperately - and hung out in a rented beach house with baby and Grandma Joan.

We took a trip to the Virginia Aquarium. They had some great exhibits and we really enjoyed it. We drove to the lighthouse at Hatteras on a rainy, dreary day. We also hung out on the beach. Delaney was a regular beach bum even eating the sand and pointing out the birds. Water was too cold for swimming but the weather was great. Warm enough to relax on the beach.

April Visit

My mom, sister, and brother-in-law came for a visit in March. We went out to eat, hung out with Delaney, and visited the Missouri Botanical Garden. Great visit!!

Delaney and Uncle Dave

Delaney and Grandma Joan

Chillin' at the Botanical Gardens

Delaney at 9 months

My friend Kate does photography in her spare time. Over a couple of sessions, she captured Delaney just as we see her. Listen as you play the video to hear the inspiration behind Delaney's name.

http://kgauthierphotography.myshowit.com/delaney9months/index.html

Spring has Sprung!

Happy Spring Everyone!!!

We have all come out of hibernation to greet the beautiful spring. Today, Delaney is 9 months old. She has her doctor checkup tomorrow and I am confident that he will find her healthy as she is definitely happy. Lately, her favorite activities include talking, standing, and looking in the mirror. On the talking - so far we have "ma-ma", "da-da", and what we think could be "cat." She loves the command and perspective she has while standing. She will do it as long as you let her. Below is video on the last favorite activity. This was taken in February.

Another short lived favorite was sticking out her tongue. Here she is demonstating this talent.

Clicks and Nods

The cold months of the new year have turned us into near hermits but Delaney keeps it fun and interesting in the house. We are trying our best to capture the more interesting moments. The first video below is of her showing off her newly discovered clicks and nods. In addition to making movies, she likes to stand, talk, go to music class and play with her toys.





The second video showcases the return of the furrowed brow. Look back on earlier pictures to remind yourself how Delaney had quite the unhappy look. Then, she turned into Ms. Smiley with a happy grin for everyone. Lately, if you ask her a question she is not ready for or take her off guard, or even just peak her curiousity, that unhappy brow reveals itself.

Can't Help But Laugh

Delaney is having a good time experimenting with her sounds. As you can see and hear, mom and dad can't help but laugh.

New Year

Happy New Year! I don't really have any resolutions but if I did - one would be to post more pictures and movies. Delaney had a great Christmas and partied hard at her first New Year's party. Today, she took her first bath without the support of the "netting" and sat up all on her own. She splashed and played and seemed to love it so we grabbed the camera and got this video. Notice her great use of the prop and the song in the background. I think she might have a future in movies.